I thrived in the primitive tribe

As time passed, the tribe's bows and arrows were almost used up. Looking at the dwindling number of weapons, a sense of tragic heroism welled up in everyone's hearts.

They thought that at worst, they could transform into beasts and fight those wild animals.

However, just when the atmosphere was extremely oppressive, and even breathing seemed to become heavy, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence.

A tribesman hurried over, carrying several bundles of newly made bamboo arrows in his hands, with a faint but determined smile on his face.

"The High Priest ordered me to come and distribute these newly made bamboo arrows to the various watchtowers." His words were brief and powerful, as if bringing a glimmer of hope to everyone.

Everyone gathered around, their eyes sparkling with surprise and gratitude.

Looking at these bamboo arrows, which were somewhat crudely made but exuded a faint bamboo fragrance, they felt an indescribable warmth and strength welling up in their hearts.

"Great! With these bamboo arrows, we have a much better chance of repelling those beasts!" an orc shouted excitedly, his voice echoing in the night sky, as if injecting new vitality into the entire tribe.

It turned out that after Lu Yao and her group decisively gathered the tribe members in a safe and secluded cave, they had already foreseen the severe challenge they were about to face—the weapons the tribe had stockpiled might not be enough for the upcoming long-term defensive battle.

This thought, like a heavy shadow, quietly enveloped everyone's mind.

Faced with this predicament, she quickly gathered the people in the tribe who were skilled in handicrafts, including experienced old craftsmen and skillful young women, and together they lit a roaring bonfire inside the cave.

The light of the campfire danced in the dim cave, not only dispelling the cold and darkness but also illuminating the indomitable fighting spirit in everyone's hearts.

Under the glow of the campfire, Lu Yao led everyone to sit around the fire and begin a tense but orderly bamboo arrow making process.

She patiently guided everyone, from selecting suitable bamboo to skillfully scraping off the bamboo skin, polishing the arrow shaft, and then skillfully making the arrowhead and fletching, striving for precision in every step.

Everyone worked together, with some preparing the bamboo, others polishing the arrow shafts, and still others focusing on making the arrowheads.

The cave was filled with a busy yet orderly atmosphere, and everyone's face was etched with focus and determination.

They knew that the production of each bamboo arrow was related to the safety of the tribe, so they dared not be careless in the slightest.

As time went by, rough but sturdy bamboo arrows gradually took shape in everyone's hands.

Although these bamboo arrows seemed somewhat rudimentary compared to the sophisticated weapons the tribe had previously stockpiled, at this moment, they were like a beacon of hope in the hearts of the tribe members, illuminating their path forward.

Lu Yao glanced at the sky and guessed that the leader's bamboo arrows were probably running out, so she had someone quickly send over the bamboo arrows that had already been made.

This won't do. Although bamboo arrows can slow down the beast horde's attack to some extent...

Currently, there are trenches as a barrier, but these trenches will eventually become ineffective, and wild animals will inevitably cross them and rush towards the tribe.

We cannot sit idly by and wait for our demise.

Lu Yao carefully considered in her mind, trying to find all the usable resources in the tribe in order to deal with the impending crisis.

Her thoughts surged like waves, constantly churning in her mind as she searched for every possible solution.

As she recalled the firecrackers she had tried to use before, a wave of emotion washed over her.

Although those firecrackers could burst into a huge sound and light in an instant, due to the limitation of the delivery distance, they could not effectively deter those ferocious beasts before the herd of animals got close.

Therefore, Lu Yao once removed firecrackers from her defense plan.

However, after careful consideration, Lu Yao suddenly had a flash of inspiration and came up with a brilliant idea.

She realized that although firecrackers could not be used directly for long-range attacks, they could serve as a strong defensive line once the herd crossed the tribe's carefully dug trenches.

As the wild animals fall into the trap and crowd on the other side of the trench, the sound of firecrackers and the flashes of light will undoubtedly cause them great panic and chaos, thus buying the tribe members precious time to fight back.

With this in mind, Lu Yao immediately took action. She instructed the tribespeople who were making bamboo arrows to not only continue making them, but also to give them an additional task—to make a batch of firecrackers.

She explained in detail to the tribe members the uses and importance of firecrackers, hoping that everyone could work together to contribute to the safety of the tribe.

As Lu Yao busied herself arranging various matters, an even bolder idea quietly emerged in her mind.

She suddenly realized that, in addition to firecrackers and bamboo arrows, the tribe could also use the existing resources to make a more primitive weapon—a catapult.

This weapon is not only simple to make, but it can also be thrown a long distance, making it a powerful supplement for striking down wild animals that try to approach the tribe.

Lu Yao's heart was filled with excitement and anticipation.

She believes that as long as the tribe members can unite as one and make full use of the resources at their disposal, they will be able to resist the invasion of wild animals and protect their homeland.

So she immediately put the idea into practice and began preparing the materials and tools to make the catapult.

After the catapult was completed, the members of the tribe beamed with excitement and anticipation.

They carefully moved these new weapons to the front of the tribe and placed them in carefully chosen locations, preparing to test their power in the upcoming battle.

Lu Yao stood on high ground, scrutinizing everything with piercing eyes.

She knew that this attempt was not only about the practicality of the catapult, but also about the safety of the tribe's future.

Therefore, she urged everyone to act with extreme caution.

At Lu Yao's command, the tribespeople began to get busy.

They selected stones of varying sizes as projectiles and carefully placed them into the launching slots of the catapult.

Then, they pulled hard on the vines of the catapult, throwing the stones high into the air, tracing graceful arcs before they landed steadily among the distant herd of beasts.

Each projection was accompanied by gasps and exclamations of wonder from the tribe members.

They were amazed by the catapult's incredible range and accuracy.

Seeing how effective the catapult was, Lu Yao called the leader and others over and explained to them the steps for using the catapult.

"Chief, I have already had the tribesmen in the cave make firecrackers. Previously, the firecrackers could not be used because of the limitation on the throwing distance."

Now that the throwing distance problem is solved, I'll have someone bring the bamboo arrows and firecrackers over in a little while, and you can use the catapults to throw the firecrackers.

I remember wild animals are generally afraid of fire. If the rain lessens, I think we could try using fire.

Looking at the catapult in front of them, and thinking about what they had just seen, the chief nodded in agreement.

“Okay, Lu Yao, we understand. Don’t worry, we will definitely find a way to keep these wild beasts out of the tribe.”

Seeing the determination and resolve in the leader's eyes, Lu Yao turned back to continue making weapons that could be used to repel the beast horde.

The combined use of catapults and firecrackers proved remarkably effective in actual combat, significantly reducing the speed and momentum of the beast horde's attack.

Whenever the orcs precisely manipulated the catapults, hurling heavy stones into the herd, the ferocious beasts would be thrown into disarray by the sudden attack, either dodging or falling to the ground injured.

More importantly, whenever firecrackers exploded among the beasts, the deafening sound and dazzling light instantly caused a huge uproar among them.

They scattered in terror, trampling each other. Some wild animals even lost their sense of direction due to excessive panic and fell into complete chaos.

This period of time is a precious respite for the tribe members, and a crucial moment for them to adjust their tactics and prepare for the next counterattack.

The explosion of firecrackers not only caused physical damage to the animals, but more importantly, it had a huge psychological impact.

Those once fearless beasts, now timid and hesitant under the threat of firecrackers, have greatly reduced the pace and intensity of their attacks.

The tribe members seized this opportune moment, quickly adjusted their defenses, and intensified their counterattack against the beasts.

Under the combined assault of catapults and firecrackers, the beast horde's attack gradually lost its previous ferocity and coherence.

They began to become hesitant, sometimes attacking and sometimes retreating, completely losing their original organization and coordination.

This is undoubtedly great news for the tribe, as they have finally found a way to effectively curb the beast horde's attack.

The leader stood on high ground, witnessing all of this, his heart filled with pride and satisfaction.

As the battle continued, the tribe members became increasingly skilled at using catapults and firecrackers.

They began to experiment with combining the two to create a more powerful firepower network.

Whenever the herd of beasts attempted to break through the defensive line, they would quickly and accurately throw stones and set off firecrackers, causing continuous damage and panic to the enemy.